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[[Category: SOP]]
[[File:SOP Image 8.jpg|thumb|Figure 1: Baileigh Manual Cold Saw]]

=Safety=

#Never place anything you don't want to be cut in front of the blade.
#Never clean or repair the machine when it is on.
#Always secure work-piece using the vise.
#Replace saw blade immediately if you see any missing saw teeth.
#Use proper eye protection.
#When doing maintenance on machine make sure that the power is off.
#Do not wear any jewelry or loose fitting clothes while operation the saw.
#In case of emergency you can use the red E-Stop button that will stop the blade immediately. It needs to be twisted clockwise to be released. It will not start after it is released.
#Never use the saw if the blade guard is not on.
#Do not move or try to adjust the blade guard when the machine is on, or the blade is moving.
#If you need to move the machine use the forklift or use the 4 lifting rings with lifting straps
#*Adhere to all safe lifting procedures when lifting this machine.

=Loss Prevention=

#Only cut Aluminum using this saw.
#Check if the coolant tank is filled to 80%. Do not go over 80%.
#Using a 10:1 coolant solution or a Baileigh 20:1 coolant solution for the cooling liquid.
#Clean the filter screens in the coolant tank.
#Check that the cables and the hoses are not in the path of the cutter.
#Always support long work-pieces
#Do not cut the work piece too fast.
#*This could cause damage to the blade or the work piece.
#Know the limits of the machine.

=General Maintenance=
[[File:SOP Image 9.jpg|thumb|Figure 2: Grease Point 1]]
[[File:SOP Image 11.jpg|thumb|Figure 3: Grease Point 2]]

#Empty the shavings basket after use.
#Clean the shavings under the basket as well.
#Clean around the machine as well. The saw produces a lot of shavings.
#Clear off the shavings in and around vise.
#*This will ensure that the vise will would proper and smoothly.
#Grease at the two injection points.
#*The injection points are on the head pivot joint and the saw head assembly.
#Check to see if all nuts and bolt are tighten and secure.
#Clean hoses if the coolant is not coming out adequately.

=Operation Procedure=
'''Do not turn on the saw until you are ready to cut.'''
#Set the angle for for cut.
#Adjust the bar stop for the length of cut you require.
#Place the work piece into the vise and secure it in the vise.
#Turn on the machine with the switch on the side of the cold saw.
#*After turning on, check for the green light above the E-Stop button.
#Open the coolant valve and adjust to needed flow.
#Grab the black handle on top of the machine.
#*You will need to press and hold the button on the handle to get the blade to spin.
#Pull down the handle steadily and with constant pressure.
#*Do not yank down the saw onto the work-piece. This will lead to a bad cut quality and possible damage to the blade.
#Slowly raise the handle.
#*Do not let go of the saw. The spring is strong and will pull it up too fast if you do not hold on to it.
#To stop the blade you release the the button to stop the blade.
#Repeat as necessary for multiple cuts.
#Shut the coolant valve off after you are done using it.
Use E-Stop for emergencies to immediately stop the blade.
*To turn the saw back on will to twist the E-Stop button clockwise to release the stop.

=Blade Replacement Procedure=

[[File:SOP Image 2.jpg|thumb|Figure 4: Step 2]]
[[File:SOP Image 4.jpg|thumb|Figure 5: Step 5]]
[[File:SOP Image 5.jpg|thumb|Figure 6: Step 6]]
[[File:SOP Image 7.jpg|thumb|Figure 7: Step 7 Access Hole]]
[[File:SOP Image 12.jpg|thumb|Figure 8: Step 7]]
[[File:SOP Image 6.jpg|thumb|Figure 9: Step 8]]
'''Only use 14 Inch blades with this saw.'''
*See Foundry Supervisor for inquires on different blade types.
#Check to see if the device is off.
#*'''If not''' turn off before moving to further steps.
#Pull back on the knurled washer with a spring to release the blade cover.
#Lift and push back the cover.
#Place a wood block onto the vise.
#Take off the spring at the rear of the machine.
#*You will need to use a hex head wrench to unscrew nut holding the spring on.
#*Use the Allen wrench set that come with the machine. It will be in one of the compartments.
#*Have someone hold the saw up when you take the spring off to ensure the saw does not fall.
#Slowly lower the machine head onto the wood block.
#*The saw blade will rest on the block.
#Use a 24 mm hex wrench to remove the lock bolt through the access hole.
#*It is a left-handed thread.
#*You will rotate the wrench clockwise to loosen the blade.
#Remove the blade and the thick washer.
#*Keep the washer off until you put the new blade on.
#Place the washer on the new blade on the left side of the blade.
#*You do not need to line up the holes in the saw blade with the holes in the washer.
#Place the new blade and the washer back into the machine.
#*Make sure the teeth are facing downward.
#Tighten the locking bolt down.
#*The blade should firmly on the machine. It should have no movement side to side.
#*The blade should rotate concentrically.

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